Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) welcomed Pinedale, Wyoming rancher Mike Vickrey to testify on the importance of Colorado River negotiations during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee hearing. The post Wyoming’s Mike Vickrey Testifies on Importance of Colorado River Negotiations appeared first on John Barrasso.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today delivered remarks from the Senate floor on how President Trump’s illegal and unconstitutional war in Iran has created immense economic hardship for Americans already struggling to make ends meet. In his remarks, Senator Welch underscored how the president’s unilateral decision to go to war with Iran has hit Vermont’s rural communities especially hard, including driving up the cost of gas […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that her bipartisan Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act advanced out of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bipartisan HEAL Act would strengthen Holocaust education at public schools and increase awareness of Holocaust educational resources available to local communities. This bipartisan […] The post Rosen Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Holocaust Education Advances out of Committee appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) led Minnesota Congressional Republicans in sending a letter to Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison urging them to resign following the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s recent report on the committee’s investigation into Minnesota’s fraud scandals. The report, “The Cost of Doing Nothing: […] The post Finstad Leads Minnesota Congressional Republicans in Letter Urging Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison to Resign After House Oversight Fraud Report first appeared on United States Congressman Brad

by Sarah Heinonen, The Reminder SPRINGFIELD — It was a sunny, idyllic summer day in Springfield when U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Mayor Domenic Sarno and state Rep. Bud Williams joined residents to cut the ribbon on the renovated Magazine Park. Sarno described Magazine Park as being a refuge in the center of Springfield. The park is […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), led their colleagues in pressing the Trump-Vance Administration on the impacts that foreign aid cuts and the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) have had on the United States’ […] The post Murray, Kaine, and Warnock Lead Colleagues in Pressing Administration on Threats to Americans from Ebola and Hantavirus Due to Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts and WHO Withdrawal appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Burgess Owens’ (UT-04) No Aid for Ghost Students Act has passed the House of Representatives with a 249-172 vote. “Taxpayers deserve confidence that every dollar spent by the federal government is protected from waste, fraud, and abuse. When fraudsters exploit federal student aid programs, taxpayers foot the bill, and legitimate students […] The post Owens’ ‘No Aid for Ghost Students Act’ Passes House. appeared first on Burgess Owens.

DERBY LINE – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) submitted the following Statement for the Congressional Record commemorating the inauguration of a new entryway on the Canadian side of the Haskell Free Library and Opera House, a centuries-old community landmark that straddles the U.S.-Canada border. A representative from Senator Welch’s office attended the opening and presented this Statement for the Record to celebrate the occasion and continued relations between Vermonters and Canadians. Read the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today pressed U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins about the Department’s progress in delivering over $62 million in disaster aid relief to Vermont communities impacted by devastating floods in July of 2023 and 2024. During his questioning, Secretary Rollins confirmed that $31.7 million in disaster aid block grant funding was approved for deployment to Vermont imminently. Sen. […]

Four Democratic House members who were targeted by the Trump administration over a social media video that the president disliked have introduced legislation to permanently block his allies who claim they are victims of “weaponization” from receiving taxpayer-funded payouts. Reps. Jason Crow, D-Colo., Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., and Maggie Goodlander, D-N.H. — all of whom […] The post NBC News: Lawmakers targeted by DOJ over social video move to block ‘slush fund’ for Trump allies appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

WASHINGTON – United States Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced their bipartisan legislation, the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act, unanimously passed the Senate. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate with the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans’ Affairs to conduct […] The post U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Shelley Moore Capito’s Bipartisan Women’s Lung Cancer Prevention Legislation Unanimously Passes Senate appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

Inflation hit 4.2% as Middle East war drags on Trump today in the Oval Office: “I love the inflation.” WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement on new inflation data showing consumer prices are up for the third month, climbing to 4.2% as of today: “President Trump’s reckless […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) and Congresswoman Kelly Morrison (MN-03) reintroduced the bipartisan School Access to Naloxone Act. This bill would help reduce opioid overdose deaths amongst young Americans by providing funding to local schools looking to procure and store naloxone for use by trained professionals in school settings. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Rick Scott (R-FL) […] The post Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Reduce Student Overdoses appeared first on Dave Joyce.

Legislation will tackle corruption in Washington by banning corporate PACs, banning insider trading, establishing term limits, getting dark money out of politics, and more WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Representative Josh Riley […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Schweikert spoke on the House floor yesterday during debate over waste, fraud and improper payments,...

ALDERSON, WV – This week, Senator Jim Justice joined Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Billy Marshall and U.S. Attorney Moore Capito at FPC Alderson to honor correctional workers who lost their lives in the line of duty during a Correctional Workers Week ceremony. “Our correctional workers are some of the toughest, most dedicated public servants we’ve got. They keep […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced the Preventing External Aggression and Conflict Escalation (PEACE) in Sudan Act of 2026. The PEACE in Sudan Act will help address the ongoing conflict in Sudan by expanding discretionary sanctions, bolstering diplomatic resources, and building a stronger […]

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) continued fighting for transparency, accountability, and safer communities as she raised questions in the exclusive House Financial Services Committee on how foreign criminals are laundering money through American real estate using anonymous LLCs. Neighborhoods like Atlanta’s Ashview Heights have been impacted by these anonymous shell companies, leaving blighted properties […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams Raises Questions on Anonymous Shell Companies & Money Laundering in Financial Services Committee appeared first on Nikema Williams

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, pressed U.S. Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Brooke Rollins on her commitment to increasing assistance for specialty crop farmers.  During his questioning, Schiff pushed Rollins to respond to the need for support for specialty crop farmers for recent market disruptions, disaster assistance, and recent outbreaks&nbsp

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) led 27 members in a letter to the Office of Head Start, urging them to withdraw the proposed rule that would eliminate the wage and benefit standards finalized in 2024. These standards were designed to stabilize the Head Start workforce and improve program quality for children […] The post Budzinski, Bonamici Lead 27 Members in Push to Safeguard Pay and Benefits for Head Start Educators appeared first on Nikki Budzinski.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Safety and Age Filtering Enforcement (SAFE) for Kids Act. This legislation requires commercial pornography websites to implement age verification measures to prevent minors from accessing sexually explicit content online. Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Kids should not be exposed to pornography with just a few clicks. The SAFE for Kids Act […]

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and 11 colleagues to introduce legislation holding claims sharks and other predatory actors accountable for exploiting veterans’ and survivors’ earned benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). U.S. Representative Chris Pappas (D-N.H.), Ranking Member […] The post Bennet, Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Claims Sharks Scamming Veterans appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), both members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation in calling on President Trump to swiftly issue a Major Disaster declaration for Michigan following the severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, high winds, large hail, and torrential rainfall across the state in April. In their letter, the lawmakers supported Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for assistance for Alcona, […] The post Slotkin, Peters Urge Swift Approval of Major Disaster Declara

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) helped lead the introduction of the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act, legislation to strengthen federal efforts to combat antisemitism, protect Jewish students, secure Jewish institutions, and address the spread of antisemitic content online. The legislation is sponsored by 30 Members of Congress from both parties. Video of […] The post Moskowitz Helps Lead Bipartisan Jewish American Security Act appeared first on Jared Moskowitz.

June 10, 2026  WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) questioned the Trump Administration’s nominee for Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Brett Matsumoto. The hearing was also for nominees James Macy to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board and David Prouty to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board.   During her questioning, Senator Alsobrooks grilled Mr. Matsumoto over the […]

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Josh Harder (CA-09) today reintroduced the Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act, legislation to help communities respond to increasingly dangerous wildfire smoke events. The bicameral bill would create a federal framework for smoke emergencies, unlock resources to protect public health, support small businesses, and help communities weather worsening wildfire seasons. “When the 2020 Labor Day fires swept across Oregon, […] The post Merkley, Harder Push to Increase Federal Response for Hazardous Wildfire Smoke app

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Rep. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and underscore Democrats’ commitment to protecting Dreamers from continued Republican attacks on immigrant families. […]

“Children will not be safe as long as these tools exist, which is why I am co-leading the effort to establish strong penalties for anyone who creates or operates these destructive chatbots.” WASHINGTON – Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) introduced the Stopping Illegal Minor Simulations (SIMS) […]

Denver— Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology, led the Colorado Democratic delegation in demanding information about the reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) that the agency announced on March 31, 2026. The USFS manages 16 million acres in Colorado, including the […] The post Bennet Leads Colorado Democratic Delegation to Demand Information on U.S. Forest Service Reorganization appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Lead Letter to USTR Greer, Secretary Lutnick Urging Section 301 Investigation to Support American Patients and Taxpayers WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Health Subcommittee, Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) and Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) led a letter signed by 48 members of Congress to U.S. […]

Submitted Photographs Will Be Considered for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) joined the Virginia congressional delegation in inviting individuals across the Commonwealth to submit photographs to be considered for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule. The delegation is collecting photographs that represent the many treasures Virginia has to offer in 2026 – whether they capture everyday life, natural landscapes, historic […]

Because Of Republicans’ Budget Bill And Restrictive Trump Administration Immigration Policies, Social Security’s Retirement Trust Fund Will Be Depleted By 2032—Earlier Than Previously Estimated Gillibrand’s Legislation Would Extend The Solvency Of Social Security For 75 Years By Requiring The Wealthiest Americans To Pay Their Fair Share Of Payroll Taxes Following the release of the annual […] The post Gillibrand Slams Trump Administration For Undermining Seniors’ Benefits; Touts Bill To Protect Social Security appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, House Ways and Means member, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH-15), introduced the Tax Clarity for Mining and Staking Act to ensure innovation in the digital assets sector remains in the United States, individual taxpayers’ mining and staking rewards are taxed fairly, and investors in digital assets can put their assets […]

Washington, DC — Last night, U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) hosted an interactive Telephone Town Hall event with featured guest Stephanie Stone, an Associate Director with Everytown for Gun Safety. Stephanie became involved with Moms Demand Action after her son, Paul Sampleton Jr., was murdered in 2012 inside their home in Grayson, Georgia at age 14. She joined […]

WASHINGTON — With less than six months until the 2026 midterm elections, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, are demanding answers […]